Bed couch

ABSTRACT

363,210. Bed - settees and chairs. YOUNG, R. G., 305, Margueretta Street, and DICKSON, H., 161, Marion Street, both in. Toronto, Canada. Feb. 5, 1931, No. 3690. [Class 52 (ii).] A couch or lounge chair convertible into a bedstead comprises a mattress frame in four sections 5, .. 8, shown in the Figure, partly unfolded ; the innermost section 5 is pivoted to a pair of brackets 4 ; the sections 6, 7 are connected by their pivot joints to pivoted struts 11, and the sections 7, 8 are connected as shown to bars 13 .. 17 which support them in the horizontal position. The upholstered back is movable on parallel links 30, 31. The front edge of the upholstered seat is pivoted on curved links 22 connected by links.27 to the ends of the bars 13, and its rear edge is on brackets embracing the bars 13. When the seat is swung inwards, the frame bars 13 rest on brackets 26. Curved stretchers 20 are fitted.

R. G. YOUNG May 3, 1932.

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l2, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 R. G. YOUNG BED COUCH Filed Jan.

May 3, 1932,

Patented May 3, 1932 `lhll'llli STATES PATENT OFFIE `RICHARD G. YOUNG, OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, .ASSIrITORy OF ONE-HALF TO j i I HENRY v'.DIGIKSON, OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA .BED COUCH Application led January 12, 1931.

The principal objects of the invention are, to provide a folding couch bed in which the folding frame mechanism operates in eX tending it into bed form or folding it into a couch form with a smooth, easy action and is extremely sim-pie to manipulate, the frame when Vextended presenting a strong and comfortable bed structure.

A further object of the invention is to prolo vide a floating seat member supported entirely by the folding frame and which may be upholstered in a serviceable and attractive manner.v i

VThe principal features of the invention lconsist in the novelfconstruction and arrangement of the members of the folding frame, the inner section of which is pivotally connected to the couch frame and yof the means Y for supporting said frame lin an extended po- 20 sition, whereby the pivotal ljoin-ts of the intermediate sections -of the frame are supported by stru-ts pivotally mounted on the couch frame and the outer members are supported from a bar pivotally supported at one end 25 on the couch frame and the other end resting upon the floor.

A further feature of the invention consists in the novel manner of supporting'the seat from the pivotal Iextension rod and from the 30 couch frame whereby vsaid seat swings entirely free from the couch in the extension of the bed.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is -a cross sectional view through the couch showing the 5 arrangement of the frame structure in the folded position.

Figure 2 is an elevational view showing the bed frame in a partly extended position, one

`ly secured to the outer ends of the bars 7.

Serial No. 508,274.

tate manufacture and also obviate many objectionable features.

rlhe construction as herein shown comprises a couch frame formed of a back 1, end panels 2 which are suitably upholstered and a rigid cross member 3 connecting the front ends of the panels 2 and being suitably upholstered.

A pair of brackets 4 are rigidly mounted on the inner sides of the end panels 2 close to the back and about midway of their height and upon these brackets is pivotally mounted the inner `section 5 of the bed frame.

To the end of cach of the side bars of the inner section 5 is pivotally connected an inner intermediate bar 6 and to the outer end of each of the bars 6 is pivotally connected an outer intermediate bar 7 and the side bars 8 ofthe outer bed frame section 9 are pivotal- A rifrid vertical bracket 10 is secured at 7( the inner side of the cross member 3 adjacent to each of the end panels 2, said brackets each having an inwardly extending vertical flange.

A rigid strut 11 is pivotally secured to the iange of each of said brackets on the inward side and the free end of each strut is pivotally connected to the pivotal connection between the frame section 6 and bars 7 Rigid with each of the brackets 10 are lugs 12 which extend forwardly therefrom above the cross member 3 and to each of these lugs is pivotally secured a bar 13 which is adapted to eX-te-nd forward from the couch frame 3,: and is provided with a leg extension 14 at the outer end adapted to rest upon the floor when the bed is in the extended position.

A strut 15 is pivotally secured to each bar 13 intermediate of its length and the other gc end thereof is pivotally connected tol the adjacent outer intermediate bar 7 near its outer end.

A strut 16 is pivotally connected to the outer end ofeach of the bars 13 and the other ce end thereof is pivotally connected to the adr acent side bar 8 of the outer section 9 of the bed frame near the outer' end thereof.

The struts 11, 15 and 16 thus form with the other members described a rigid support we f tend upwardly and outwardly over the cross f for the bed frame in which asuitable spring support for the mattress is mounted.

A link strut 17 is pivotally ksecured to the upper end of each of the brackets 10 and the other end thereof is pivotally connected to the outer intermediate side bars 7 of the frame adjacent to their inner ends by means of a bolt or rrivet 18 extending through a short slot 19 in the frame member. Y

VThe link struts ,17 assist materially in supporting the weight carried by the bed'frame when in use and performl an important functio-n in the folding and unfolding of the bed. Spreader bars 2O and 21 extend across the bed frame between the inner'and outer intermediate sections of the frame. These are bent downwardly to permit free flexing of the mattress supporting springs. y

A. pair of bars 22 bent into substantially vC shape have one end vthereof pivota-lly secured tothe lower end of the flange of the bracket 10. These bars are adapted to ex- Inember 3` so that when the bed frame is extended the upper ends .of said bars extend forward of the cross member and to these upper ends are pivotally secured brackets 23 secured within the frame structure of the seat member 24 at the forward side.

Brackets 25 rigidly secured within the frame lof the seat member at the rear thereof are slotted and embrace the bar 13 in sliding engagement.

Brackets 26 are rigidly secured on the'in- Y ner sides of the end panels 2 intermediate of their depth and are adapted to engage and f supportthe side members of the frame of the seat 24- as is shown particularly vin Figurel. The movement of the C bars 22 supporting When the seat is in the closed position shownin Figure 1 the frame thereof rests upon the brackets 26V and the forward end is supported by the C bars 22 so that vthe upholstered cross bar 28 below the seat frame will be relieved ofv any stress through the load placed upon the seat.

' The back 29 is supported upon link meml bers 30 and 31 connected with the rigid back 1 ofthe couch frame in such a manner that it can be raised to the position shown in Figures 2 and 3to be clear of the bed.

,When t-he bed is tovbe extended the upholstered back 29 is first raised, then the back ofl the seat 2tis lifted and swung upwardly and forwardly and as the lifting occurs the bars 13 are swung upwardly on their pivots through the connection of slotted brackets 25.

, 4The forward edge of the seat pivots upon the C barV supports 22 which swing outwardly on their lower pivots carrying'theseat Vfront clearofthe cross member 3. The action of the C bars is controlled by the links 27 connect-ing the bars 13 therewith.

n In the upward and outward swinging of the bars 13 the struts 15 and 16 lift upwardly upon and swing the outer sections of the bed frame upwardly and outwardly and the outer and inner intermediatesections swing upwardlyV and outwardly pivoting upon the struts 11 and 17. This movement with the continued outward and downward swinging of the bar 13V carries thebed frame sections forwardly, swinging the inner section 5 of the bed frame to the horizontal position shown in Figure 3 and as the outer leg support of the bars 13 rest upon the floorall of the members of the bed frame are brought to a horizontal position kwith the pivot connection of the two intermediate bed frame sections supportcd upon the main struts 11 and the outer end of the outer intermediate secthe frame are rigidly supported by the struts 15 and 16.

It will be noted that the link strut 17'is slidably connected with the outer intermedi-V ate section of the frame. It is found that this is necessary in order to eliminate the binding and consequent locking of the parts due to variation in the punching ofthe holes and setting up of the structure.

The outer end of the bars 6 extend beyond Vthe pivot connections with kthe bars 7 ,lso that when the sections are in their extended position as shown 1n Figure 3 the extending lower Y flanges of the bars 6 extend under and engage the underside of the lower flanges of the bars 7 thus supporting tlie V inner end of the bars 6 and the bars 5 connected therewith against e sagging. the front of theV seat member is controlled v byv a pair of link members 27 which are piv- `otally connected to thev bars 22 intermediate of their length and to the bar 13. v

The strut 17 Voperates inunison with the main strut 11 to effect the breaking of the joint between the intermediate sections in folding of the frame and also to support the .to not interfere'inany way so that 'the front yof the seat-may beupholstered in the usual manner and the cross member 3 of the couch frame may also be upholstered in the usual mannerand such upholstery will not be compressed or squeezed out of shape or present a detrimental appearance.

l tion and the outer end of the outer section of e In 'closing the bed structure the outer seci tion 9 of the bed frame islifted swinging the bars 13 upwardlyl on their pivotal supports.

The oint between-the inner .and inner intermediate section first breaks as shown in Figure 2.and the 'C bars .22a-re swung upon their pivots ion the main brackets through the connection of the links 27 to the `bars 13.

The movement of t ie frame sections isrgoverned by the pivotal movement of the link struts 17 and the main strut ll and the main .strut which is pivoted at the bottom ot the bracket l0 swings away from the lower pivot of the link strut to the bracket, :the joints between theintermediate sections of the frame are broken. f.

The downward movement caused by the upward swinging of the outV 'end et the traine is first transmitted to the joint between the inner frame section 5 and the inner intermediate section -6 so that the inner trame section swings downwardly to a substantially vertical position within the couch frame.

A bed structure such as ydescribed presents a very excellent appearance and 'because oi' the tree swinging movement of the seat a swell front effect can be produced and the 'upholstered surfaces will not be marred.

The arrangement of 'the various break joint members renders the whole structure very smoothly operating and the simplicity of the structure enables it to be manufactured at a very moderate cost.

The spreader bar 21 is rigidly connected to the side bars to prevent interference with the other operating members.

What l claim as vmy invention is l. A folding bed couch having in combination, a rigid frame, a sectional frame formed of four horizontal alignable sections Lcomprising inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner-intermediate and 4outer-intermediate sections, said intermediate sections having a pivot connection therebetween and said tirst mentioned inner section being` piv-otally connected to said rigid frame, supporting strut members -pivotally connected at one end to said rigid frame and having their outer end pivotally mounted/directly on the said pivotal connection ot said intermediate sections to support the same and form a pivotal mounting on which the inner-intermediate sections and outer intermediate sections respectively are adapted to pivot indiviilually and collectively, and means pivotally connected to said rigid frame co-operat ing with said supporting strut members to impart a delayed breaking action to the joint between the said intermeciate Ysections and an advanced breaking oil the joint between said inner and inner-intermedi:-te sections whereby a smooth consecutive folding of the respective sections is ensured.

2. In Va bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-trame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to'inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and having the inner sections pivotally l'connected with the couch-frame and means for supporting the outer :and outer intermediate sections in their extended position, of supporting link members pivotally connected with the couch frame and with the outer of said intermediate bediirame sections, and struts pivotally connecting the bed and couch frames and co-operating' with said link members to e'lect the breaking of the pivotal joints between the inner and adjacent intermediate frame sections prior to the breaking ot the joint between the yrespective pivoted intermediate trame sections the folding of said bed frame.

8. in a. bed couch, the co :ibination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed ot inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and having the inner section pivot-ally connected directly with the couchtrameand means for supporting the outer and the outer intermediate sections in their extended position, of supporti link members each pivotal'ly connected one end directly with the couch trame and at the other end connected directly with the outer of said intermediate bed frame sections, and struts pivotally attached to the couch trame and pivotally attached to the pivotal connections of said intermedi-ate pivoted trame sections, said struts and supporting link members co-operating with said inner and outer intermediate sections to cause a delayed breaking of the intermediate joint relative to the inner oint in closing vsaid rbed frame.

l. ln a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and having the inner section pivotally connected directly with the couch-frame, of strut members die rectly pivoted at one end to the rigid couch- 'rame and having their other ends pivotally connected with the pivotal connections of said intermediate frame sections and forming` supports on which each of said intermediate frame sections are adapted to pivot, and means for supporting` the outer and outer intermediate trame sections, including link members each piictcfl at one end `directly to the couch frame and at the et er end having a pivotal aud sliding connection with the outer of sa'. ermediate sections said struts and supporting link members co-operating with said inner and outer intermediate sections to cause a delayed breaking of the intermediate joint relative to the inner oint in closing said bed frame.

5. in a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-trame and a folding bed-frame 'formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and havingthe lll inner section pivotally connected with theY couch-frame, of-strut members directly pivoted at one end tothe rigid couch-frame and having` their other ends pivotally connected with the pivotal connections of said intermediate frame sections and forming supports on which each of said intermediate frame sections are adapted to pivot, pivotal links sup-V porting the outer of said intermediate frame sections comprisingin part link members each directly pivoted at one end to said couch frame and at the other end directly tothe Vinner 'end Vof the outer of saidv intermediate sections, and means for supporting said outer section` said struts and supporting link members co-operating With said inner and outer intermediate vsections to cause aA delayed breaking of the intermediate joint relative to the inner joint'in closing said bed frame.

V6. In a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner kand outer in- Y termediate pivote'd sections and having the inner section pivotally connected With the couch-frame, of strut members directly pivoted at one end-to the rigid conch-frame and having their other ends pivotally connected With the pivotal connections ef said inter- Amediate frame sections and forming supportstv on which veach of said intermediate frame sections arer adapted to-pivot, supporting links pivotally 'secured directly to the inner end of the outer of'said intermedi- Y strut members to effect the breaking of the inner joint prior to the breaking o f the ini ate frame sections adjacent the pivotal con! nections of said struts With vthe intermediate frame sections,- and means including links,V

pivotally connected respectively to the outer vends of the outer and outer intermediate said bedframe,

y7. A'bed conchas claimed in claim 2 in which the struts and link members are arranged in co-operative pairs the members of Y each pair being pivotally secured toa bracket member mounted at the forward side of the couch frame. v Y

8. In a bed couch, the combination vvitli a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer in'- termediate pivoted sections and sections vhav-y ing the inner section pivotally connected with v'the couch-frame, ofl strut members pivotally connected With the couch-frame and Witli the pivotalconnection of said intermediate pivoted sections, means co-operating with said termediate oint on'the folding of the frame,

a seat structure hingedly connected with saidV .With the couch-frame, means for supporting the adjacent pivoted ends of theintermediate frame sections, and a seat structurehingedly connected Witli the couch-frame, of bar members `connected With said couch-frame and movable relative to the seat ystructure adapted to extend from the couch-frame and operated ancl supported from saidbars, said support being free of the seat structure relieving the latter of strain.v

l0. In a bed couch, the combination With a rigid couch-frame `and akfolding bed-frameV formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected `respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sectionsand sections liaving the inner section pivotally connected With the couch-frame, means for supporting the adjacent pivoted ends of said intermediate frame sections, and a seat structure hingedly connected-With said couch-frame, of bar members, pivotally connected at one end tothe couch-frame and arranged-at the sides of the bed-frame, said bars having foot supports adapted to engage the floor When extended, and link members pivotally connected with said bars and vvitli the outer and outer intermediate bed sections andV supporting the same clear of the seat structure relieving the latter of strain,= said seat structure being operatively connected with said bars to effect its: positioning.

11. In a bed couch, the combination Witha rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer section-s pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections Yand sections 'having the innery section pivotally connected with the couch-frame, and means for supporting the adjacent pivot-ed ends of said intermediate V:frame sections, of bar members supported at one end in the couch frame adapted to extend substantially horizontally fromtlie couch-frame when the bed-frame is extended and having hoor-engaging leg portions attheir outer ends, link members pivotallyk connected to said bars and to the outerVV and outer intermediate frame sections for supporting the latter in their extended position, and a seat structure hingedly connected at one side to the couch-frame and slidably supported at the other side on said bars.

12. ln a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and sections having the inner section pivotally connected with the couch-frame, and means for supporting the adjacent pivoted ends of said intermediate frame sections, of bar members supported at one end in the couch frame adapted to extend substantially horizontally from the couch-frame when the bed frame is extended and having floor-engaging leg portions at their outer ends, link members pivotally connected to said bars and to the outer and outer intermediate frame sections for supporting the latter in their extended position, a seat structure slidably supported at one side on said bars, link members pivotally connecting the other side of said seat structure with the couch-frame, and means operatively connecting said bar members with said latter link members for operating the latter to position said seat structure on the opening or closing of said bed frame sections.

13. In a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and sections having the inner section pivotally connected with the couch-frame, and means for supporting the adjacent pivoted ends of said intermediate frame sections, of bar members pivotally connected at one end to the couch-frame and disposed at either side of the bed frame, said bars having foot supports at the other end for engagement with the Hoor, link members pivotally connected to said bars for supporting the outer and outer intermediate bed sections therefrom, a seat structure slidably supported at one side on said bars, link members pivotally connecting the other side of said seat structure with said couch-frame, and links pivotally connecting said latter link members with said bars and forming an operative connection therebetween whereby on the opening and closing of said bed sections the positioning of said seat structure will be eected.

14. A bed couch as claimed in claim 13 in which said links connecting the seat with the couch frame are of substantially C-shaped formation, and are connected with the couchframe on the inward side adjacent the bottom thereof.

15. In a bed couch, the combination with a rigid couch-frame and a folding bed-frame formed of inner and outer sections pivotally connected respectively to inner and outer intermediate pivoted sections and sections having the inner section pivotally connected with the couch-frame, of strut members pivotally connected with the couch-frame and with the pivotal connection of said intermediate sections, means co-operating with said strut members to eect the breaking of the joint between the inner and inner intermediate sections prior to the breaking of the joint between the respective inner and outer intermediate sections on the folding of the frame, bars pivotally connected to the couchfranie and adapted to extend from the frame when the latter is extended, said bars having floor-engaging extensions, links pivotally secured to the outer ends of said bars and to the outward end of said outer bed sections, links pivotally connected to said bars at a point intermediate of their length and to the outer ends of the outer of the intermediate sections, and a seat structure lieXibly connected with said bars and couch frame.

16. A bed couch comprising, a rigid rectangular frame, pivot brackets mounted on the sides of said frame adjacent to the back thereof and intermediate of their height, a rectangular frame pivotally mounted on said brackets, a pair of side bars pivotally connected to the ends of the side members of the pivotal frame, struts pivotally mounted at the forward side of the couch frame and pivotally connected to the free ends of said side bars, a pair of side bars pivotally connected to said struts and to the free ends of the former side bars, links pivotally connected to the latter side bars adj acent their inner end and pivotally supported from the couchframe, seat supporting members pivotally connected with the couch-frame, a seat flexibly supported by said latter members, links pivotally connected to certain of said seat supporting members and pivotally connected to the latter side bars adjacent to their outer free ends, a rectangular frame pivotally connected to the free ends of the latter side bars, and means for supporting the free end of said latter frame.

RICHARD G. YOUNG. 

